Reviews

Hi, we can’t think of a single thing you can do to improve, this was our second time at Elm and the shepherd’s hut has everything you could ever want or need. The welcome basket of food etc is very generous and great quality. We love that there is 3 different areas for sitting outside and the privacy and tranquillity of the area. So sorry we can’t help with any improvements but keep on doing what you’re doing. 

Lovely stay in a beautiful location. Shepherds hut had everything we needed; I was worried about being cold but we were cosy & you only need the log burner on for about 10mins for it to warm up nicely. The welcome package & toiletries were a nice touch. Great hot shower! Christine was great with pre-check in comms & directions etc.

Great setting to go out and explore the surrounding area. Nice and cosy. Loved the log burner which quickly warmed up the rooms. Happy to have some complementary food and drink ready to use for breakfast.

Can’t explain enough how remote this is. Came for 3 days, did the usual tourist bits and then came back to the complete seclusion of the hut. The decking with a view of the stream, birds flying past is just bliss. Super silent throughout the day, not even a whisper of traffic etc.

The hut itself was extremely well put together, everything you would ever need for a short stay was provided. Including some incredible local foods (the jam was incredible)

Well worth

We had the most wonderful stay at Maple Retreat and honestly couldn’t recommend it enough!

Christine and the whole team were incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful from start to finish. The setting is absolutely beautiful, both inside and out — so peaceful and quiet, surrounded by gorgeous countryside. Waking up in the morning and looking out at the sheep was such a lovely way to start the day, and we really enjoyed walking around the grounds and exploring the area.

The location was perfect too. There’s a lovely little village just a five-minute walk away with a bakery and pub, while larger food shops and everything else you might need are only around a 10-minute drive away, so you get the feeling of being completely tucked away without actually being far from anything.

The cabin itself is beautiful and has been decorated so thoughtfully — it feels incredibly cosy and special while still having everything you need. It was also absolutely spotless. And the bed deserves a special mention because it was SO comfortable! We both said it was one of the best nights’ sleep we’ve had in ages.

Such a gorgeous, peaceful little escape and exactly what we were hoping for. We were genuinely sad to leave and will 100% be coming back. Thank you so much, Christine! xx

Rowan Retreat was simply perfect, there’s no other word for it!

I’ve just come back from 5 nights there, and cannot name a single thing that could be improved about it.
The location is amazing, so quiet and private, yet very easy to get to. It’s wonderfully kitted out – I’ve got used to bringing a few extra kitchen utensils and things from home to huts like this, yet didn’t need any of them here, as everything was provided.
I like to BBQ every day I’m there, and even that was an absolutely top quality item!

It’s lovely and comfy, there’s good storage which is always necessary in a small hut, and the recently installed WiFi was an excellent unexpected bonus.

I will definitely be back for my next stay in the Lakes 😃

We had the most wonderful stay and honestly couldn’t recommend it enough! Christine and the whole team were incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful from start to finish. The place is absolutely beautiful inside and out, so peaceful and quiet, and waking up to the sheep in the morning was such a lovely touch. There are also gorgeous walks around the grounds.

The location is perfect – there’s a lovely little town just a 5-minute walk away with a bakery and pub, while larger food shops are only a 10-minute drive away, so you have everything you need nearby.

The cabin itself is beautifully decorated, incredibly cosy and was absolutely spotless. The bed was SO comfortable too – genuinely one of the best nights’ sleep we’ve had in ages! Such a gorgeous, peaceful escape. We were so sad to leave and will definitely be back. Thank you so much, Christine and team! xx

We had a few days away at Hause Hall with our friends and family to celebrate our wedding at our local registry office. We had our wedding portraits done in and around Hause Hall. The property was equipped with everything we needed to make 2 amazing dinners for our family. We had the most stunning view over Martindale and up towards the Nab. Christine and her team were super helpful and responsive when planning everything. They sent us helpful information about the area and additional extras for our stay. We booked a hot tub for our stay which was delivered and installed hassle free. Would highly recommend the property and the rowley estates for a wedding venue!